Guyra

Guyra is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Guyra statistical area (Lv2) is around 2,056 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 2,003 people, representing a growth of 53 individuals or approximately 2.6%. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of new addresses since the Census date, is 2,049 people. This results in a density ratio of 6.9 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, from 2015 to 2025, the Guyra (SA2) has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with an average annual growth rate of approximately 0.3%. This growth outpaced the broader SA3 area and was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing around 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering these projections and expected demographic shifts, the Guyra statistical area (Lv2) is expected to grow by approximately 254 persons to reach a total population of around 2,310 people by the year 2041. This projected increase reflects an overall growth rate of about 12.0% over the period from 2025 to 2041.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Guyra according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Guyra has had minimal residential development activity with 8 dwelling approvals annually over the five years from January 2016 to December 2020. These low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. It is important to note that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects.

Guyra naturally has much lower development activity compared to Rest of NSW. This activity level is similarly below national patterns. Recent development in the area has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, maintaining its rural nature with emphasis on space. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Guyra is 1016 people.

Population forecasts indicate that Guyra will gain 247 residents through to June 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate released on March 31, 2021. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth in the area.

Guyra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of one project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Boorolong Wind Farm, New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), Armidale Region Bridge Renewal Project, and Doughboy Wind Farm, with the following list providing details on those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market in Guyra demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Guyra has a balanced workforce with equal representation of white and blue collar jobs across various sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.0% over the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of September 2025, there are 1,117 residents employed in Guyra, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is somewhat below standard at 51.6%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Major employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Guyra has a significant specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 5.4 times the regional level.

However, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 3.1% compared to Rest of NSW's 7.8%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Guyra saw employment increase by 1.0%, labour force increase by 0.7%, and unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.5%, labour force contracted by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National projections from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, applying these projections to Guyra's specific employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.1% over five years and 11.5% over ten years (note: this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes).

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Guyra's suburb income level is lower than average nationally, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Guyra is $40,002 and the average is $50,311, compared to Rest of NSW's figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $43,546 (median) and $54,769 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Guyra fall between the 4th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 30.8% of residents earn within the $400-$799 range, differing from regional levels where earnings predominantly fall into the $1,500-$2,999 category at 29.9%. Notably, 40.8% of households earn below $800 weekly, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. After housing expenses, 86.3% of income remains, ranking at the 7th percentile nationally.

Guyra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Guyra, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.8% houses and 4.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 87.1% houses and 12.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Guyra stood at 46.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.7% and rented ones at 28.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,170, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,408. The median weekly rent in Guyra was $260, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280. Nationally, Guyra's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,170 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Guyra features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 63.4% of all households, including 23.3% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 36.6%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households making up 4.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Rest of NSW average.

Educational outcomes in Guyra fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives in the region. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 8.6% while certificates make up 33.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.2% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 1.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Guyra has 78 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 12 different routes, together providing 128 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 154 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run an average of 18 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly one weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Guyra is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Guyra faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 47% (964 people), compared to 49.0% in Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis (11.0%) and asthma (9.2%).

63.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Rest of NSW. Guyra has 25.1% (516 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 20.2% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming general population metrics.

Guyra is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Guyra's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.1% of its population being Australian citizens, 91.2% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Guyra, comprising 67.6% of people, compared to 55.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (35.8%), English (31.6%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 6.2% in Guyra versus the regional average of 5.7%. Hungarian and Vietnamese populations also show slight overrepresentation at 0.2% each compared to regional averages of 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively.

Guyra hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Guyra's median age of 44 years is similar to Rest of NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Guyra has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (13.4%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 10.9% to 13.4%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 13.7% to 11.7%, and the percentage of residents aged 55-64 has dropped from 13.3% to 12.0%. By 2041, Guyra's age composition is expected to change significantly. The demographic shift will be led by the 25-34 age group, which is projected to grow by 38 people, reaching 311 from 226. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age cohort is projected to decline by 43 people.